Step-By-Step Guide to Building A Custom Engagement Ring

Getting engaged is an exciting time in your life. You're about to embark on a brand new course—you're getting married!

The engagement ring you choose shouldn't just shine brightly—it should also reflect your personality. For instance, a lot of couples today decide on building a custom engagement ring that's as unique as they are. After all, you'll wear your engagement ring every day. It should be a ring you absolutely love.

Building a custom engagement ring isn't as expensive as you might think—but that might not be your only concern. What's the process look like? How do you go from an idea to the perfect ring you'll treasure for the rest of your life?

4 Tips Before You Begin Building a Custom Engagement Ring

You might be ready to start right away creating your unique statement piece. But before you begin, take these four tips to heart:

Ask your partner for their input.

After all, you'll need their ring size! Plus, they may want to be part of the entire process—or not know anything at all and allow the ring to be a surprise.

Know your budget.

Ring sizes, stone quality, setting, and metal choice can all impact the final price.

Get educated about jewelry.

Learn as much as you can about diamonds and jewelry to make the most educated decisions along the way.

Work with a jeweler throughout the process.

A certified jeweler knows things the average person doesn't. They can help you decide on the best stone, metal, and other design attributes and help you stick to your budget.

6 Steps to Building a Custom Engagement Ring

To make sure you crown your special day with the perfect customized engagement ring, follow these six steps:

1) Start as soon as possible.

Depending on the jeweler you choose, a custom engagement ring can take up to two months to complete. Start your one-of-a-kind creation as soon as you can—especially if you're pressed for time.

2) Find a jeweler whose previous work reflects your tastes.

Asking family, friends, and coworkers for recommendations is a great way to find a jeweler. Seeing the work a jeweler has performed for people you know and trust helps you discern a jeweler's attention to detail, price ranges, and aesthetics.

3) Choose the metal.

The traditional metal choices for engagement rings include:

• Yellow gold
• White gold
• Silver
• Platinum

Building a custom engagement ring means you get to choose every customizable aspect – including the metal. In addition to traditional options, you can also choose from:

• Titanium
• Palladium
• Rose gold
• Metal blends made from recycled materials

4) Choose the stone.

The most obvious choice for an engagement ring is diamond—but since you're building a custom engagement ring, you can choose any stone you like. Other popular stone choices include moissanite, morganite, Austrian crystal, ruby, and sapphire.

5) Choose the cut.

Once you choose your stone, next you'll choose the type of cut. Some of the most traditional stone cuts include marquise, round, princess, and heart.

6) Remember the wedding band!

You could be so excited about building a custom engagement ring that you forget about the wedding band itself. But you can save time when you design both together. You'll have a perfectly matched set—and your jeweler may even offer a deal for designing both at the same time.

Ready to begin building your unique customized engagement ring? Review our offerings or contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to helping you design your dream engagement ring.